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Nuclear Energy Sculpture
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Nuclear Energy is a bronze sculpture by Henry Moore on the campus of the University of Chicago at the site of the world's first nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile-1. The first human-made self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction was created here on December 2, 1942.
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Nuclear Energy Sculpture

5625 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
4.6(57)
Open until 12:00 AM
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Nuclear Energy is a bronze sculpture by Henry Moore on the campus of the University of Chicago at the site of the world's first nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile-1. The first human-made self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction was created here on December 2, 1942.

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attractions: Smart Museum of Art, Court Theatre, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago: Hyde Park, DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Frederick C. Robie House, University of Chicago Botany Pond, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, Stagg Field, Hyde Park Union Church, restaurants: Ex Libris Cafe, Quantum Cafe, Nella Pizza e Pasta, TE'AMO Boba & Dessert - Hyde Park, Bartlett Dining Commons, Hallowed Grounds, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea, Quadrangle Club, Baker Dining Commons, The Nile of Hyde Park
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Nearby attractions of Nuclear Energy Sculpture

Smart Museum of Art

Court Theatre

The University of Chicago

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DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

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Stagg Field

Hyde Park Union Church

Smart Museum of Art

Smart Museum of Art

4.5

(239)

Open until 4:30 PM
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(240)

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The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago

4.6

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Open until 5:00 PM
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University of Chicago: Hyde Park

University of Chicago: Hyde Park

4.5

(45)

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UChicago | Anecdotes, History, and Guide to Iconic Architecture ⛪️
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UChicago | Anecdotes, History, and Guide to Iconic Architecture ⛪️
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Stopped off here while at UC's hospital. Nice sculpture with plaques explaining what occurred here: the world's first controlled nuclear fission reaction. Parking is street and a bit hard to find. Wish the sculpture had a description as to the design, but beyond that it is amazing to stand on the spot where Piles 1, 2, and 3 were. A neat piece of history!
Mateo GebonMateo Gebon
The sculpture itself is quite intriguing, but the moment in history it marks is even more interesting. This place marks the first controlled self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction back in the 40s, and is arguably the start of the nuclear age. Pretty cool to see this among the campus buildings.
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Stopped off here while at UC's hospital. Nice sculpture with plaques explaining what occurred here: the world's first controlled nuclear fission reaction. Parking is street and a bit hard to find. Wish the sculpture had a description as to the design, but beyond that it is amazing to stand on the spot where Piles 1, 2, and 3 were. A neat piece of history!
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The sculpture itself is quite intriguing, but the moment in history it marks is even more interesting. This place marks the first controlled self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction back in the 40s, and is arguably the start of the nuclear age. Pretty cool to see this among the campus buildings.
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Stopped off here while at UC's hospital. Nice sculpture with plaques explaining what occurred here: the world's first controlled nuclear fission reaction. Parking is street and a bit hard to find. Wish the sculpture had a description as to the design, but beyond that it is amazing to stand on the spot where Piles 1, 2, and 3 were. A neat...

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The sculpture itself is quite intriguing, but the moment in history it marks is even more interesting. This place marks the first controlled self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction back in the 40s, and is arguably the start of the nuclear age. Pretty cool to see this among the...

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The sculpture is cool. There's a plaque by the road. You're able to walk around it at a distance or close up if you can walk up a few stairs. It offers the chance for reflecting on the uses of the nuclear chain reactions, both the good and the bad, inviting the viewer to think...

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